Trump: Israel, Lebanon agreed to 10-day ceasefire starting at midnight

IDF to maintain positions in southern Lebanon during truce, Israeli official tells 'Post' • Trump invites Netanyahu, Aoun for historic White House talks after separate phone calls

Goldie Katz, AmichaI Stein / JERUSALEM POST 

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will begin at midnight Israel time, US President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social Post on Thursday.

Trump stated that the ceasefire was reached after separate conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

He also invited Aoun and Netanyahu to the White House for the first direct talks between the leaders of Lebanon and Israel since 1983.

“Both sides want to see peace, and I believe that will happen, quickly!” Trump said.

During the ceasefire, the IDF will continue to maintain its positions and areas in southern Lebanon where it is currently deployed, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.

Is This Why the Supreme Court Is Taking Forever to Release Its Ruling on the Voting Rights Act?

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Where is the decision on the Supreme Court case involving the Voting Rights Act? Where is Louisiana v. Callais, the case that could weaken the Voting Rights Act, and potentially cause Democrats to tremble? 

The national consequences of this decision are critical, as a ruling striking down the VRA could lead to total Republican control across the South. Perhaps that’s why the Court is slow-walking in releasing the opinion.

Sean Spicer said on The Huddle that the opinion is finished, but some justices are holding out as long as possible to prevent redistricting. Does that mean VRA is going to be struck down?

“I have been told by reliable sources that...Read more, see Xs, and videos here. 

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